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A suffix is a group of letters that is added to the end of a word to make a new word.

Adding the suffix -ness makes a noun which shows a state of being. Tiredness means being tired and feeling the need to rest or sleep.

 

Can we add 'ness' to any word?

 

Let's look.

 

happy - happiness yes

 

laugh - laughness no

 

See if you can identify which adjectives we can add 'ness' to using this 2Do.

Remember to read them carefully and see if they sound right.

 

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